1  Legal Form - Free Zone Company (FZC): 100% foreign ownership; full tax exemption; customs privileges. - Local (Mainland) Company: UAE shareholder or National Service Agent (NSA) as needed for activities. - Limited Liability Company (LLC): Legal entity for Mainland SMEs; can be established within or outside business parks.

2 Minimum Share Capital

- FZC: Nominally 1 AED, but most free zones stipulate 250,000-500,000 AED (paid or frozen in a bank).

- LLC (non-free zone): 375,000 AED (100% renewable).

3 Shareholders and Directors - At least one shareholder and one director (natural person or legal entity). - Directors must be at least 21 years old; of any nationality. - All officers must provide copies of their passports and resumes.

4 Product Name - Must be unique, comply with the requirements of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) or the relevant free zone authority, and contain no offensive, religious, or political terms.

5  Business Activity

- Must be selected from the UAE Activity Classification (based on ISIC) and match the license type (commercial, professional, industrial, tourism, etc.).

6 Registered Address

- Mainland Dubai: Ejari-certified physical office space lease. - Free Zone: Flexible desks, smart offices, or physical units are all acceptable. 1.7 Constitutional Documents

- Memorandum and Articles of Association, Shareholder Resolutions, Power of Attorney

– Drafted and notarized by a qualified lawyer in the UAE (Arabic or bilingual).

Step 1: Define the activity group and required licenses (retail, technology, media, finance, etc.).

Step 2: Select jurisdiction: Free Zone or Mainland (depending on target market, customs, 100% ownership).

Step 3: Reserve the product name (online; valid for 60 days).

Step 4: Compile the KYC package:

• Passport (color scan) for each shareholder/director.

• Proof of address (utility bills ≤ 3 months).

• Three name options: business plan, NOC (if a UAE resident).

Step 5: Submit documents to the DET or Free Zone authorities; preliminary approval ≤ 2 business days; 1-3 days after license issuance.

Step 6: Company bank account: Authorized signatory must be present in person; Documents: License, lease, board resolution, list of authorized signatories.

Step 7: Taxation and Immigration:

• Obtain a Federal Tax Authority (FTA) TRN (even at zero tax rate).

• Apply for an incorporation card (Ministry of Human Resources and Emirates).

• Investor visa (3-year residency) and quota-based employment visa (work permit + residency).

1 Government Fees

- Mainland Dubai(DET): 7,000–18,000 AED (depending on the activity and legal form).

- Free Zone Examples: Divergence: 10,000–17,000 AED Midan: 13,000–18,000 AED Japan: 8,000–12,000 AED per person

2 Office/Address Costs

- Mainland Dubai: Small office in downtown Dubai, AED 72,000-192,000 per year.

- Free Zone: Virtual desk: AED 0-10,000/year (free in some areas) Physical unit: AED 4,000–12,000/month.

3 Professional Service Fees

- Basic registration (name check, license, seal): AED 16,000-30,000.

- Full service (including tax registration, bank introduction, immigration documents): AED 24,000-40,000.

4 Ancillary Costs

- Document notarization and legal translation: AED 1,000-2,000. - Bank account opening: AED 6,000-10,000 (varies by bank).

- Equity deposit (only applicable to selected free zones): AED 20,000-100,000 (refundable upon dissolution).

Overall, the total cost of registering a company in Dubai is approximately AED 181,000-461,000, or USD 49,284-125,525. All figures are for reference only and are subject to change by the UAE authorities or individual free zone governments without notice.